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This Memorandum Opinion addresses a class-action challenge against Tennessee officials regarding the TennCare managed care program's compliance with early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment (EPSDT) services for children. The lawsuit, initiated in 1998, operated under a Consent Decree. The State filed a motion to vacate the Decree, arguing substantial compliance. After an evidentiary hearing and review of extensive evidence, the Court found that the State has achieved substantial compliance with the Consent Decree's requirements concerning outreach, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of EPSDT services. Consequently, the Court granted the State's motion to vacate the Consent Decree, dissolved all injunctive relief, and dismissed the case, while retaining jurisdiction for fee applications and contempt citations.
John B. v. Emkes is a workers' compensation case decided in District Court, M.D. Tennessee. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in District Court, M.D. Tennessee.
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This Memorandum Opinion addresses a class-action challenge against Tennessee officials regarding the TennCare managed care program's compliance with early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment (EPSDT) services for children. The lawsuit, initiated in 1998, operated under a Consent Decree. The State filed a motion to vacate the Decree, arguing substantial compliance. After an evidentiary hearing and review of extensive evidence, the Court found that the State has achieved substantial compliance with the Consent Decree's requirements concerning outreach, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of EPSDT services. Consequently, the Court granted the State's motion to vacate the Consent Decree, dissolved all injunctive relief, and dismissed the case, while retaining jurisdiction for fee applications and contempt citations.
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